Obituaries

John (Jack) E. Quinn

John (Jack) E. Quinn

Mar 24, 2018

John E. (Jack) Quinn was born September 11, 1930 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and passed into eternity on March 24, 2018 at Brookdale Assisted Living Facility in Ormond Beach, Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Hakojarvi Quinn, Parents Edward and Mary Quinn, Brothers Charles and Bro. Paul, and Sister Mary Harvey.  He is survived by his Nephew...

F. "Larry" Lawrence Mzik

F. "Larry" Lawrence Mzik

Mar 20, 2018

LARRY MZIK Frank Lawrence “Larry” Mzik He was a self-made businessman, a passionate member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, the Cleveland Free Flight Society, and Graphic Communications Union, a League Bowler, a husband, a grandpa, and a dad. Frank Lawrence “Larry” Mzik, of Painesville, died of cancer on March 20th, at the age of 85, in Avon Lake, Ohio....

Ralph August Laux

Ralph August Laux

Mar 19, 2018

Ralph A. Laux, age 76 of Madison,  passed away March 19, 2018 at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center. Born Aug. 12, 1941 in Cleveland to August and Rosemary (nee: Sassel) Laux, he had been a longtime area resident. Ralph served in the US Army from 1957 to 1961. Ralph married Janice Robinson on July 13, 1968. He worked as a...

Virginia Pitorak

Virginia Pitorak

Mar 6, 2018

Virginia M. Pitorak (nee: Reed), age 88 of Montville, passed away at Heather Hill Care Communities on March 6, 2018. Born January 20, 1930 in Munson Twp. to Alvie and Goldie (nee: Apperson) Reed, she had been a lifelong Montville area resident. Virginia was a Chardon High School Graduate Class of 1948 and worked at Snap Out Forms in Chardon....

Elfrieda Ungers Gavin

Elfrieda Ungers Gavin

Mar 5, 2018

Elfrieda Ungers Gavin, age 87, of Madison met her eternal Lord and Savior on Monday, March 5, 2018.  Born on August 31, 1930 to Robert Lutzweiler and Augusta (Seeger) in Cleveland. Elfrieda’s life was a living example of grace, beauty and love for her family.  She is survived by her Five children Bob (Vickie) Ungers of Madison, Barb (Bill) Brotzman...

Bruce A. Baumgardner

Bruce A. Baumgardner

Mar 1, 2018

Bruce A. Baumgardner, age 38, of Madison passed away at University Geneva Hospital on Friday March 1, 2018. Bruce was born on February 4, 1980 in East Liverpool to Judy and William Baumgardner. Bruce attended Ashtabula Harbor High School. He had worked for Dominos in Geneva and Madison as a General Manager. His Life were his Children. Bruce is survived...

Pamela J. Simerlink

Pamela J. Simerlink

Feb 27, 2018

Pamela Simerlink, age 47, of Madison passed away at Tripoint Medical Center in Concord on  Tuesday February 27, 2018. Pamela was born in Cleveland on August 26, 1970 to Florence and James Spragg. Pamela had worked many jobs such as K-mart, Cozy Acres, and even the BMV in Chardon. She loved to volunteer for Sports at the High School, Bingo,...

Vicki Ann Thornhill

Vicki Ann Thornhill

Feb 24, 2018

Vicki Ann Thornhill, age 59, passed away on February 24, 2018 in Perry Ohio. She was born in West Virginia on May 2, 1958 to the late Virginia and Ralph Moore. Vicki graduated High School and went to Lakeland to achieve her associate’s degree. She had worked at Orbis as an assembler since 2013. Vicki loved to travel and shop...

Arianna Dawn Cope

Arianna Dawn Cope

Feb 24, 2018

Arianna Dawn Cope, age 19, passed away on February 24, 2018 in Perry Ohio. She was born in Willoughby on January 9, 1999 to the late Vicki Ann Thornhill. Arianna graduated on May 21, 2017 from Perry High School.  Arianna was a Lake Erie College student studying to become a Nurse. She worked at Orbis in Mentor. She loved to...

George Theiss

George Theiss

Feb 20, 2018

George Theiss, age 92, Of Madison passed away at his home on February 20, 2018 after a brief illness. He was born in Cleveland on February 22, 1925 to Millie and John Theiss. George was a veteran of the US Navy having served in World War II. He was on duty abroad the Battleship Missouri when Japan signed the Peace...

Michael C. Russo

Michael C. Russo

Feb 17, 2018

Michael Russo, age 63, of Mentor passed away on February 17, 2018 at the Hospice of Western Reserve surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Painesville to the late Dolores (Kangas) and Anthony Russo. Mr. Russo was Baptized and Confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Fairport Harbor. Michael had worked at Lubrizol as a factory worker and at...

Gloria Cheiky

Gloria Cheiky

Feb 17, 2018

Gloria Cheiky, age 90, of Geneva passed away on February 17, 2018 in Geneva, Ohio. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 27, 1927. She had assisted in the family business, Cheiky’s Motor Sales, and had worked at Coe Manufacturing Company. She was a member of Madison Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Gloria is survived by her daughter Beth...

Rosemary Pomplas

Rosemary Pomplas

Feb 13, 2018

Rosemary Pomplas, age 80, of Madison met her Lord and Savior on Tuesday February 13, 2018. Rosemary was born on March 24, 1937 in Cleveland, she was the daughter of the late Teresina and Luigi Cavallari. She had worked as a cashier at Pick and Pay and at Discount Drugmart. Rosemary loved to pray the Rosary every day, and was...

Mary A. Lesiacsek

Mary A. Lesiacsek

Feb 9, 2018

Mary A. Lesiacsek, age 96, of Fairport Harbor met her lord and savior Friday February 9, 2018. Mary was born on August 10, 1921 in Hemlock, Ohio to the late Esther and James Oris. Mary was the member of the Hungarian Reformed Church in Fairport Harbor. Survivors are her loving Son Joseph (Elizabeth) Lesiacsek of Painesville; Daughter Esther (Greg) Gebeau...

Margaret L. Isabella

Margaret L. Isabella

Feb 8, 2018

Our loving mother went to her heavenly home on February 8, 2018 at Tripoint Medical Center. She will be missed so much as she was loved by so many. Our mom was the glue that held the family together. Margaret L. Isabella was born on May 23, 1951 to a John and Ruby Voyles in Nassawadox, Virginia.  She moved to...

Robert Harold Stalker

Robert Harold Stalker

Feb 8, 2018

Robert Harold Stalker, age 98, of Mentor, Ohio will be laid to rest next to his loving wife. Robert was born on May 6, 1919 in Fairport Harbor, Ohio to the late Dan and Jennie Stalker. Mr. Stalker was part of the Military. He will be remebered by his loving family. Private services will be held and all arrangements are...

Ruby R. Shuster

Ruby R. Shuster

Feb 6, 2018

Ruby R. (Heydon) Shuster, age 81, of Painesville Township, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Euclid, Ohio. Ruby was born on July 8, 1936 in Garfield Heights, Ohio. She loved art & nature and always had a beautiful flower garden. She had a great sense of style that was always perfectly tailored....

Shirley A. Sheats

Shirley A. Sheats

Feb 4, 2018

Shirley A. Sheats, age 82, passed away on Sunday February 4, 2018 at Lake West Medical Center. Shirley was born on February 17, 1935 to Lyna and Clifford Sheats. Shirley had graduated from Fairport Harding High School, as well as Ohio University. She was a teacher at Valley View Elementary School where she worked for many years.  She was a...

Ruth Matilda Werronen

Ruth Matilda Werronen

Jan 25, 2018

Ruth Matilda Werronen, 92, long time resident of Fairport Harbor, OH, died peacefully January 25, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. The family wishes to thank the staff of The Lantern of Madison and Hospice of the Western Reserve for their kindness in caring for Ruth. Born June 30, 1925 in Painesville, she was a member of Zion Lutheran Church...

James Andrew Pearn

James Andrew Pearn

Jan 22, 2018

James Andrew Pearn, age 62 of Chardon, passed away January 22, 2018 at Mapleview Country Villa in Chardon. Born July 25, 1955 in Sayre, PA to Jack and Betty (nee: Belles) Pearn, he had been a longtime area resident. He worked as a machinist with both GE and Conrail. Jim was a handyman who could fix anything. He was a...